For years, U.S. Representative (R-Colorado) Lauren Boebert has practiced a certain brand of politicking that involves heavy doses of social media. Her tweets are notable for their ability to consistently inspire controversy and, as a result, conjure up press coverage and attention. It makes sense, then, that she would give being a part-time influencer a […]
Navigating Technological Sovereignty in the Digital Age
Depending on who you speak to, technological sovereignty is either a hot topic, or something that other organizations need to deal with. So, should it matter to you and your organization? Let’s first consider what’s driving it, not least the crystal in the solute of the US Cloud Act, which ostensibly gives the US government […]
How to use environment variables from a .env file in Node.js
Environment variables are essential for configuring your Node.js applications, allowing you to tailor settings for different environments like development, testing, and production. While you can set environment variables directly in your system or terminal, a more elegant and organized approach is to use a .env file. This file allows you to store all your environment […]
SparkToro co-founder raises $2.1M for new Seattle game developer Snackbar Studio
Snackbar Studio’s first game is tentatively titled The Snackbar at the End of the World. (Snackbar Studio image) SparkToro co-founder Rand Fishkin announced Monday that he raised $2.15 million for a new independent video game studio in Seattle. In a post on the official SparkToro blog, Fishkin wrote that he co-founded Snackbar Studio with Geraldine […]
A Quick Guide to 7 Key Email Marketing Metrics to Watch
Maximize your email efforts by tracking these metrics and making adjustments as needed. With the growing number of customer and client interactions online, building and nurturing an email list is extremely important. But — it’s only the beginning. The real success lies in ensuring your emails reach your subscribers and spark engagement and interest. Here […]
Researchers Try Using AI Chatbots to Conduct Interviews for Social Science Studies
As the legislative election in France approached this summer, a research team decided to reach out to hundreds of citizens to interview them about their views on key issues. But the interviewer asking the questions wasn’t a human researcher — it was an AI chatbot. To prepare ChatGPT to take on this role, the researchers […]
Can Virtual Reality Harm Your Eyes? Exploring Eye Health in VR Gaming
The American Academy of Animated Art states that the boom in virtual reality continues with an estimated 64 million Americans using it as of 2022. In the United States, almost half of VR users access it through helmets used for online gaming. Actually, 64% of video game enthusiasts are excited about virtual reality (VR) gaming, […]
Pixel 9’s Awesome New Setup Process is Coming to Other Android Phones
When you setup a new phone, that process isn’t something you are likely to think about ever again because you (hopefully) only have to make your way through it a single time. The thing is, that one time through shouldn’t bring anxiety to new levels or make you want to throw your new phone at […]
Asus ZenWiFi BT8: Gig+ Users’ New Mesh
Quietly, Asus just unveiled its latest Wi-Fi 7 mesh system, the ZenWiFi BT8. This one is the third after the BQ16 Pro and the BT10, and as the number suggests, it’s progressively lower in the performance grade. Right off the bat, the most significant difference is the lack of 10GBASE-T ports. This brief first take […]
Tips for Breaking the Ice and Building Rapport with New People
Making connections and building relationships is an essential part of life, whether it’s in social settings or professional environments. However, initiating conversations with strangers and forming a genuine connection can be daunting for many. If you’re someone who struggles with breaking the ice, fear not! 1. Hiring an Escort While it may seem unconventional, hiring […]